Senate recommends tighter PSDP oversight, digital tax relief, stronger social protections
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday proposed a sweeping set of budgetary recommendations for the 2026-27 fiscal year, heavily prioritising the completion of near-ready infrastructure over new one, demanding deeper gender-focused spending, and targeted tax relief for low-income digital content creators. The recommendations, put forward following an extensive parliamentary debate on the federal budget, serve as […]
Govt expected to announce fuel price cut today
ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to announce a reduction in petroleum product prices on Thursday, following a decline in global oil rates after a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States. The expected cut will come as international crude prices eased on Thursday, offering room for domestic adjustment in fuel rates under Pakistan’s pricing […]
Pakistan-brokered Iran-US framework accord text surfaces
ISLAMABAD: Iran and the United States have reached a landmark preliminary agreement to permanently cease all military operations against each other and their allies, according to the text of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) mediated by Pakistan. The breakthrough, framework document — dubbed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” —comes ahead of a formal signing ceremony […]
Punjab police chief says Chakwal incident will not be covered up
LAHORE: Punjab Police Inspector General Abdul Karim has said that the Chakwal incident, in which a nine-year-old girl was killed during an alleged encounter involving the Counter Crime Department (CCD), will not be covered up under any pressure. Speaking at a press conference along with the Additional Inspector General of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) […]
President Pezeshkian thanks PM Sharif for mediation in Iran-US agreement
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke by telephone on Thursday, pledging to deepen bilateral ties after the online signing of a Pakistan-mediated framework agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending months of hostilities. The 30-minute conversation was the first between the two leaders since the “Islamabad Memorandum […]
FIFA 2026: Beer, poutine and history as Canadians celebrate post first WC win at Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS: Canadians and visiting fans gathered at one of North America’s most famous natural landmarks turned the celebration into a festival atmosphere as Canada secured its first-ever victory at the FIFA World Cup. With the backdrop of Niagara Falls, spectators watched the Group B clash against Qatar while enjoying beer, poutine and maple-themed treats. […]
DPM Dar warns India’s Indus reservoir expansion may fuel ‘hydro-hegemony’
Islamabad : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed concern over recent Indian reservoir expansion and water diversion projects on the Indus River system, warning that such measures could alter natural river flows, foster “hydro-hegemony”, and pose serious risks to regional stability and water security. Addressing a conference on transboundary water resources in […]
Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran’s rights
Tehran :Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and US presidents, despite holding a different view, after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran’s rights and the interests of the “Resistance Front” would be safeguarded. In a written […]
Oil prices fall as Hormuz tanker traffic resumes after US-Iran peace deal
Islamabad :Oil prices fell on Friday as prospects for more supply brightened after oil tankers began moving through the reopened Strait of Hormuz following a peace deal between the United States and Iran. By 0328 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate crude slipped […]
Pakistan, Ghana Defence Chiefs Hold Talks at GHQ
Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff of the Republic of Ghana, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. Upon his arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out Tri-Services contingent. During the meeting, matters […]